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Why is the DST110 Speed Through Water (STW) reading different from the Speed Over Ground (SOG) reading?
Viewed 46859 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Speed Over the Ground (SOG) is the speed of the vessel relative to the surface of the earth. Speed Through Water (STW) is the speed of the vessel relative to the water. It is possible for the STW to be zero while the SOG is 5 knots, for example if th... Read More
What type of information can be viewed on Maretron’s display products, and what products are required to generate the data to be displayed?
Viewed 25728 times since Tue, Oct 25, 2011
The Maretron Capability Matrix helps highlight the system features available for display when designing a system within N2KBuilder.  To generate a system capability Matrix within N2KBuilder simply click on Tools, "Create Maretron Capability Matrix". ... Read More
Can Maretron devices be displayed on a Raymarine Seatalk NG network?
Viewed 10763 times since Wed, Feb 25, 2015
Yes, many of Maretron device's data can be displayed on Raymarine Chart-plotters With Seatalk and Seatalk ng functionality. Firstly, Maretron recommends that customers verify device compatibility by reviewing the Maretron product's datashee... Read More
What are the voltage specifications for each Maretron device?
Viewed 8439 times since Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Maretron ModelDevice DescriptionNMEA2000 Operating VoltageEngine/Battery InterfaceCLM100 P/N: M000070 Current Loop Monitor9 to 32 Volts SSC200 P/N: M000001, M000021, M000022NMEA 2000 Solid State Compass HW 1.09 to 16 Volts SSC300 P/N: M000051NMEA ... Read More
Using N2KAnalyzer, how do I recover a Maretron device?
Viewed 5418 times since Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Occasionally, a device can be in "boot mode" (represented in N2KAnalyzer by an orange highlight of the device's entry in the device list). This can happen due to a software update which fails due to network problems.A Maretron device that is not... Read More
Which Maretron products are necessary in order to display true wind referenced to water speed?
Viewed 4995 times since Wed, Apr 10, 2013
In order to display true wind referenced to water speed, you will need a WSO100, a DST110, and a display capable of computing true wind referenced to water speed. The WSO100 measures the apparent wind while the DST110 provides Speed Through Water (ST... Read More
Can Maretron’s DSM150 or DSM250 display or N2KAnalyzer configure certain Airmar transducers?
Viewed 4971 times since Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Yes, Maretron's multi-function color displays (DSM150 and DSM250) or Maretron's N2KAnalyzer configuration tool (used in conjunction with the USB100 or IPG100 gateway) can be used to configure certain Airmar transducers. Please see the attac... Read More
What sensors does Maretron recommend for basic navigation?
Viewed 4490 times since Wed, Apr 10, 2013
A standard Maretron NMEA2000 navigation sensor network consists of the following components:Compass: SSC200GPS: GPS200Depth Speed Water: DST110Weather: WSO100Display: DSM150System Capabilities:Wind ApparentSpeed over groundCourse over groundSpeed thr... Read More
How do I measure dead rise angle?
Viewed 4292 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
There are several ways to measure the dead rise angle but perhaps the easiest way is to use a digital level; simply lay the level against the hull and read the angle. Read More
How do I clear the DST100 Speed Through Water (STW) calibration using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3980 times since Mon, Aug 4, 2008
You clear the Speed Through Water (STW) calibration on individual DSM150s, DSM200s, or DSM250s in the following way.Enter the menu mode, scroll to "Configuration..." and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration..." and press < Enter >Scroll to ... Read More
I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a DST100 configuration setting called "Transducer Depth Offset:"; what is this?
Viewed 3926 times since Mon, Jun 25, 2012
Transducer offset is eitherthe distance from the waterline to the transducer (DST100 bottom surface), orthe distance from the transducer to the bottom of the vessel.Maretron display products (DSM150, DSM200, DSM250, and N2KView) add the transducer of... Read More
How do I set the transducer offset within the DST100 using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3791 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You set the DST100 transducer offset from a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Configuration:" and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration:" and press < Enter >Scroll to the DST100 and press < Enter >Scr... Read More
What is the minimum Speed Through Water (STW) that the DST100 will measure?
Viewed 3669 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The DST100 accurately measures Speed Through Water (STW) down to 1 knot. Read More
What is "dead rise angle"?
Viewed 3537 times since Mon, Jun 25, 2012
In the context of the DST100, dead rise angel is the angel between the bottom surface of the DST100 and the horizon. A flat bottom boat has a dead rise angle of 0°, whereas a deep V-hull might cause the DST100 to exit the vessel at an angle. The DST1... Read More
How do I display the DST100 transducer offset on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3530 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the DST100 transducer offset on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the transducer offset and... Read More
How do I display the DST100 water depth on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3515 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display the DST100 water depth on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view depth and press < Enter >Scroll... Read More
What messages (or PGNs) does the DST100 transmit?
Viewed 3498 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 transmits the following messages (or PGNs):PGN 128259 - Speed, Water Referenced (Fields: 1-SID, 2-Speed Water Referenced, 4-Speed Water Referenced Type)PGN 128267 - Water Depth (Fields: 1-SID, 2-Water Depth, Transducer, 3-Transducer Offset... Read More
How do I reset the DST100 trip log using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 3317 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
You reset the DST100 trip log using a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way.Enter the menu mode, scroll to "Configuration..." and press < Enter >Scroll to "Device Configuration..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the DST100 and press < Enter >S... Read More
I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a DST100 configuration setting called "Clear Speed Calibration:"; what is this?
Viewed 3205 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Maretron's DSM200 and DSM250 displays have a DST100 configuration setting called "Clear Speed Calibration:", which is used wipe out or clear the multiplier used by the displays to adjust the Speed Through Water (STW) value coming from a DST100. Read More
Is it possible to calibrate Speed Through Water (STW) within the DST100?
Viewed 3182 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Unfortunately, the DST100 can not be calibrated for Speed Through Water (STW), however, the DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 can adjust the values coming from the DST100 so that you can effectively calibrate STW. On a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250, do the foll... Read More
What is the maximum Speed Through Water (STW) that the DST100 will measure?
Viewed 3177 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 accurately measures Speed Through Water (STW) up to 60 knots. Read More
I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a DST100 configuration setting called "Speed Calibration..."; what is this?
Viewed 3124 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a DST100 configuration setting called "Speed Calibration...", which is used to set a multiplier for adjusting the Speed Through Water (STW) coming from the DST100. Read More
What is the minimum depth that the DST100 will measure?
Viewed 3027 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 measures depth down to approximately 1.5 feet or 0.4 meters. Read More
How long is the cord that is attached to the DST100?
Viewed 3018 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The NMEA 2000 cable attached to the DST100 is approximately 2 meters long (6.5 feet). Read More
How do I display the DST100 Speed Through Water (STW) on Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2963 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
You display Speed through Water (STW) on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way:Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup" and press < Enter >Scroll to the Favorite Screen where you would like to view STW and press < Enter >Scroll t... Read More
What is the maximum depth that the DST100 will measure?
Viewed 2953 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 measures depth up to approximately 200 feet or 60 meters. Read More
What is a DST100?
Viewed 2931 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
A DST100 is a product that is mounted through the hull below the water line of a vessel and is used to measure water depth, speed through water, sea water temperature, depth transducer offset, resettable trip log, cumulative log. All of this informat... Read More
What information does the DST100 provide?
Viewed 2899 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 transducer provides the following information:Speed Through Water (STW)water depthdepth transducer offsettrip logtotal distance logsea temperature Read More
How do I display the DST100 trip log using Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 display?
Viewed 2899 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
You display the DST100 trip log information on a DSM150, DSM200, or DSM250 in the following way.Enter menu mode, scroll to "Favorite Screen Setup..." and press < Enter >Scroll to the favorite screen where you would like to view the trip log and press... Read More
I see that Maretron’s DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a DST100 configuration setting called "Trip log:"; what is this?
Viewed 2849 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Maretron's DSM150, DSM200, and DSM250 displays have a DST100 configuration setting called "Trip Log:", which is used to reset the trip log information back to zero. Read More
Why do I hear a clicking sound when the DST100 is plugged in?
Viewed 2742 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The clicking sound is the DST100 transmitting a sound wave. The sound wave is reflected off the bottom and returns to the DST100. The DST100 calculates the distance to the bottom by measuring the round trip time of the sound wave. Read More
Are there other mounting options for the DST100 besides the standard plastic through hull housing?
Viewed 2723 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
Yes, Maretron offers an optional through hull housing in bronze. The Maretron part number for the bronze housing is M33-100. The plastic and bronze housings use the same size hole in the hull (2 inches or 51mm). Read More
Will the DST100 interfere with my fish finder transducer?
Viewed 2720 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 operates at 235 kHz and will not interfere with fish finders operating at 50 kHz or 200 kHz. Read More
What size hole is required to be cut through the hull for the DST100?
Viewed 2699 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 can be mounted through the hull using either a plastic or bronze housing. The plastic and bronze housings require a 2" hole (51mm). Read More
Why doesn’t the DST100 work when it is out of the water?
Viewed 2653 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The DST100 was designed to operate in water, not air. Sometime,s you may get a reading in air, but the reading will not be accurate because sound travels slower through the air than water. Read More
What is the operating frequency of the DST100?
Viewed 2639 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The DST100 operates at 235KHz. Read More
What is the maximum dead rise angle that the DST100 can cope with?
Viewed 2629 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The DST100 can accurately measure depth up to a dead rise angle of 23°. Read More
With regards to the DST100, what is the difference between the trip log and the total log?
Viewed 2620 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
Trip log is the distance traveled since the last reset and can be used to record how far you go on a particular trip. Total log is the total distance the vessel has traveled since the DST100 was purchased and installed on the vessel. You can reset th... Read More
Why doesn’t the DST100 transmit depth when it is out of the water?
Viewed 2612 times since Sat, Jun 28, 2008
The DST100 is designed to measure the speed of sound through water, not air. When the DST100 is out of the water it either won't transmit the depth or it will transmit the wrong depth. Read More
How much electrical power does the DST100 use?
Viewed 2584 times since Sun, Jun 22, 2008
The DST100 on average uses less than one half of a watt. Read More
How do I reset the DST100 total distance log?
Viewed 2482 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 total distance log is not resettable. The total distance log indicates the total distance traveled since the DST100 was purchased and installed in the vessel. Read More
How much electrical current does the DST100 use?
Viewed 2418 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 draws less than 50mA. Read More
What are the approximate dimensions of the DST100?
Viewed 2265 times since Tue, Jun 17, 2008
The DST100 is approximately 5" tall and 3" in diameter. Read More
 
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